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Programming in C++, 2/e
Author(s) : Ashok Kamthane ISBN : 9788131791448 Imprint : Pearson Education ©Year : 2013 Release Date : 01/06/2013 Binding : Paperback List Price : INR 399.00 Language : English Description The revised and updated version of the student-friendly, practical and example-driven book, Programming in C++, continues to give its readers a solid background and a learning platform to the fundamentals of C++. This comprehensive book, enriched with illustrations and a number of solved programs, will help the students unleash the full potential of C++. Features • A chapter on basics of C++ • Includes new topics such as dynamic memory allocation and container classes • A chapter each on memory management and graphics • Enhanced pedagogy:      o More than 550 unsolved exercises      o 250+ MCQs      o Around 600 fully tested programs with output      o Detailed and point-wise summary at chapter-end      o Step-by-step programming procedure followed   Contents 1. Introduction to C++ 2. Basics of C++ 3. Input and output in C++ 4. C++ declarations 5. Decision statements 6.  Control loop structures 7. Functions in C++ 8. Classes and objects 9. Constructors and destructors 10. Operator overloading and type conversion 11. Inheritance 12. Pointers and arrays 13.   Memory management 14.  C++ and memory models 15 Binding, polymorphism and virtual functions 16 Applications with files 17 Generic programming with templates 18  Working with strings 19 Exception handling 20 Overview of standard template library 21 Additional about ANSI and TURBO-C++ 22 Graphics and animation   About the Author Ashok N. Kamthane is Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication at SGGS College of Engineering and Technology, Nanded, Maharashtra. He has over 20 years of teaching experience, and was associated with the development of hardware and software using 8051 on acoustic transceiver system for submarines. Professor Kamthane is also the author of the  bestselling book, Programming in C.

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Business Analysis, 2/e; Business Process Management; A Pragmatic Guide

	Business Analysis, 2nd Edition Paul, Yeates, Cadle ISBN    9781906124618 Paperback  304pp  158 x 242 mm  2011 Rs. 495.00   (After 10% discount , price= Rs445.00)To order online, please click on http://tinyurl.com/psjjt84 For book preview please click on http://bcs.org/upload/pdf/business-analysis-techniques.pdf Reviews: ‘Business Analysis is an excellent introductory text for business analysts seeking to apply the standards, knowledge and competencies of the discipline. It goes beyond most texts to show how business analysts define requirements not only to support IT systems development, but also to drive business change and implement organizational strategy.’ – Kathleen Barret, President & CEO of the International Institute of Business Analysis Description: Business Analysis is a bestselling practical guide for anyone involved in business analysis, whether improving business process or defining requirements for IT solutions. The book explores the entire range of approaches and techniques needed to conduct business analysis successfully, including investigating business issues, modelling processes, defining requirements and producing rigorous business cases. Some important enhancements to this new edition: the inclusion of additional techniques such as lshikawa diagrams and spaghetti maps; expanded treatment requirements management and investigation of business needs; more detailed treatment of benefits realization including the use of benefits realization maps. New edition of bestselling book Practical business analysis techniques Business process modelling Requirements analysis and management Managing change Business Analysis has been written and now updated by a team of experts who are practitioners and educators in the business analysis field. Contents: What is Business Analysis? • Introduction • The origins of business analysis • The development of business analysis The scope of business analysis work • The role and responsibilities of a business analyst The business analysis maturity model • The future of business analysis • References • Further reading • Useful websites • The Competencies of A Business Analyst • Introduction • Behavioural skills and personal qualities Business knowledge • Techniques • The right competencies for the right situation How can I develop my competencies? • Industry skills frameworks • Industry qualifications • Summary • References • Further reading • Useful websites • Strategy Analysis • Introduction • The context for Strategy • What is strategy? • Strategy development External environment analysis Internal environment analysis • SWOT analysis • Implementing strategy • Summary • References • Further reading • The Business Analysis Process Model • Introduction • An approach to problem-solving • The process model • Investigating the situation Considering perspectives • Analysing needs • Evaluating options • Defining requirements • Delivering changes • Summary • References • Further reading • Investigation Techniques • Introduction • Prior research • Investigation techniques Quantitative approaches • Documenting the current business situation • Summary • References • Further reading • Stakeholder Analysis and Management • Introduction • Stakeholder categories and identification • Analysing stakeholders • Stakeholder management strategies • Managing stakeholders • Stakeholder views • Defining stakeholder involvement - RACI and RASCI charts • Summary • Further reading • Modelling Business Systems • Introduction • Soft systems methodology • Business perspectives • Business activity models • Business events and business rules • Critical success factors and key performance indicators • Validating a business activity model • Use of the business activity model in gap analysis • Summary References Further reading • Modelling Business Processes • Introduction • Organisational context • An alternative view of an organisation • The organisational view of business processes Value propositions • Business process models • Analysing the business process model Improving business processes • Process measurement • Six Sigma • Summary • References • Further reading • Useful websites • Gathering The Requirements • Introduction • The problems with requirements • A process for requirements engineering Actors • Requirements elicitation Building the requirements list Requirements analysis Validating requirements Summary • References • Further reading • Documenting And Managing Requirements • Introduction • The importance of documentation The requirements document • The requirements catalogue Managing requirements Conclusion • Further reading • Modelling Requirements • Introduction • Modelling system functions Modelling system data • Class models • Summary • References • Further reading • Delivering The Requirements • Introduction • Delivering the solution • Context • Delivery lifecycles Approach • Roles in delivering requirements Deliverables • Techniques • Conclusion • References • Further reading • Making a Business and Financial Case • Introduction • The business case in the project lifecycle Identifying options • Assessing project feasibility • Structure of a business case • Investment appraisal • Presentation of a business case • Benefits management and realisation Summary • Further reading • Implementing Business Change • Introduction • Introducing a new business system • The nature of change • The environment for change Alignment • Definition • Design • Implementation • Realisation • Conclusion • References • Further reading. About the Authors: Debra Paul has worked in IT for over twenty years, in both the public and private sectors, occupying a range of roles in both business and systems analysis. Currently, she is a director of Assist Knowledge Development and is involved in delivering training and consultancy in her specialist fields of Business and Systems Analysis, and Consulting skills. Debra is a founding member of the International Business Systems Development Forum (IBSDF), and was a judge of the BCS Business Analyst of the Year Award, 2004. Donald Yeates has worked in the IT industry with users and with consulting and computer services organizations in the public and private sectors in the UK and internationally for most of his working life. He is now a member of the Associate Faculty of an international business school in Henley, England. He’s been a Fellow of BCS since 1984 and was awarded a further Honorary Fellowship in 1994 for his contribution to the work of the Information Systems Examinations Board. He is the Honorary President of the International Business Systems Development Forum (IBSDF). He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1995. James Cadle has been involved in the management services field for 27 years, occupying a variety of roles from consultant to project manager and operations manager. Since 1985, James has specialised in the areas of project management and business/systems analysis, occupying a number of senior management roles within London Regional Transport and then with Sema Group plc. James is currently a director of Assist Knowledge Development and specialises in business analysis and project management training and consultancy. Target Audience: Business Analysts.
	Business Process Management: A Rigorous Approach Martyn A. Ould 9781902505602  PB  354pp   178 x 242 mm  2010 Rs. 495.00    (After 10% discount , price= Rs445.00)To order online, please click on http://tinyurl.com/nduxv8r For book preview please click on http://www.bcs.org/upload/pdf/processmgtchapter.pdf Description: Re-engineering or creating new business process or organizational structures? Need to identify IT solutions involving workflow, document management or Business Process Management (BPM) systems? Preparing process definitions intended for a Quality Management System? Business need to adapt constantly, but are often held back by static IT systems that are not designed to change with the business. The challenge is to create systems that can. To do this you need Riva. Riva gives you a rigorous way of understanding the mass of concurrent, collaborative activity that goes on in your organization, giving you a solid basis on which to develop systems that support your business. Business Process Management: A Rigorous Approach provides a method for working with business processes in the language of business, yet with the precision needed by IT. It is essential reading whether you are an IT person wanting to really understand business processes as a first step in developing requirements for traditional IT or Third Wave BPM systems; or a business manager involved in requirements definition, process improvement or process design work. Business Process Management : A Rigorous Approach is an in-depth practical guide - it not only explains the theory behind BPM and provides lots of examples from real life - it puts the theory into action. Contents: Introduction •Basic process concepts • Modelling a process • Dynamism in the process • Process relationships • The three basic process types • Preparing a process architecture • Dynamism in the world • Managing the modelling • Discovering and defining processes • Analysing for process improvement •Designing a process • Processes and information systems • Processes and process systems • References • Index About the Author: Martyn Ould is an independent consultant on the software development process and the design and diagnosis of organisational and business processes. He has worked for companies including Deloitte, Praxis and Logica. A Fellow of the British Computer Society and a Chartered Engineer, he teaches at Oxford University. Martyn Ould has pioneered the Riva method for business process management. Target Audience: Essential practice for those modelling processes using languages such as BPML & BPEL
	A Pragmatic Guide to Business Process Modelling, 2nd edn Jon Holt 9781906124120   248pp   159 x 229 mm   2010 Rs. 395.00 (Cost after 10% discount =Rs355.00) To order online please click on http://tinyurl.com/q25rjot For book preview of original book,please click on http://www.bcs.org/upload/pdf/bus-process-modelling.pdf (contents of Indian reprints exactly the same except for the cover) Review: Jon Holt’s clear and engaging style makes a potentially difficult subject highly accessible and the reader’s progress is helped along by the mixture of good examples, humour and flair for explanation that we have come to expect from this author. Paul McNeihis Head of Professional Services, BSI Description: Business process modelling is plagued with complexity and communication problems. This highly accessible book addresses these issues by showing the benefits of using the Unified Modelling Language (UML) and alternative notations. This updated and expanded edition shows how effective and accurate modelling can deliver a more complete understanding of a business and its requirements. It has 5 new chapters and is ideal for management consultants, business and system analysts, IT managers and students. • Measuring and mapping your business using UML (an ISO standard) • Alternative notations included • Analysis, specification, mapping, measurement and documentation • Presentation of process information • Business tools • New material on teaching process modelling and Enterprise Architecture  Contents: List of figures and tables • Author • Foreword Paul MacNeillis • Acknowledgements • Abbreviations • Glossary • Useful websites • Preface • Introduction • The magic of processes • Background • Some basic definitions • Risk • The process • Conclusions • The UML Diagrams • Introduction • Modelling • The UML • The class diagram • The activity diagram • The sequence diagram • The use case diagram • Consistency between the diagrams • Conclusions •Requirements for Process Modelling • Introduction • Specific process modelling requirements • Meeting the requirements through modelling • Tailoring processes • The process meta-model • Conclusions • The Process Meta-model Expanded • Introduction • Process concept view • Process realization view • The seven views of the meta-model • Consistency between views • Using the meta-model • Extending the process meta- model • Conclusions •Process Mapping and Metrics • Introduction • A process for process mapping • Process mapping metrics • Application of metrics • Interpreting the results • Conclusions • Case Study • Introduction • Background • The approach • Interpreting the process model • The case study process model • Process mapping • Conclusions • Exercises • The Bigger Picture — Enterprise Architecture • Introduction • Enterprise architecture • Enterprise architecture structure • Requirements for enterprise architecture • Existing sources • Modelling an enterprise architecture • Conclusions • Presentation • Introduction • Presentation issues • Example mappings to different notations • Conclusions • Teaching Guide • Introduction • Professional training • Teaching as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate course • Conclusions • Tools and Automation • Introduction • General capabilities of a tool • Specific capabilities of a tool • Business considerations • Automation tools • Conclusions • Answers to Exercises • Appendix A: Summary of the Process Modelling Meta-model • Appendix B: Summary of UML Notation • References • Further reading • Index  About the Author: JON HOLT is the founding director of a systems engineering consultancy and training company. He is an international award- winning author and public speaker and is a Fellow of the BCS and the IET. He has held various academic positions in the UK and the USA.  Target Audience: Management consultants, business and system analysts, IT managers and students.

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Struggling with MS Office 2007? Try this..

Title : Microsoft Office 2007 Sub title :Essential  Concepts and Techniques   Author : Gary B. Shelly ,Thomas J. Cashman  and Misty E. Vermaat  ISBN : 9788131520154  Price : 360.00 Pages : 448 Pub Month :  October 2013 Imprint : Course Technology Discipline : Engineering & Computer  Science Subject :  Computer Science Sub-Subject : Computing Edition :  Size : 279 x 216 mm Binding : Paperback Description:- Introduce your students to the new generation of Microsoft Office with the new generation of Shelly Cashman Series books! For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. With Office 2007, we're continuing our history of innovation by enhancing our proven pedagogy to reflect the learning styles of today's students. In Microsoft Office 2007: Essentials Concepts and Techniques you'll find features that are specifically designed to engage students, improve retention, and prepare them for future success. Our trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach now encourages students to expand their understanding of the Office 2007 software through experimentation, exploration, and planning ahead. Brand new end of chapter exercises prepare students to become more capable software users by requiring them to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create real-life documents. Features:- •Gives students an introduction to just the essentials of the core Microsoft Office 2007 applications and Windows Vista, using the highly-successful Shelly Cashman Series pedagogy. •Engages students with new Experimental steps, which encourage them to go beyond step-by-step instructions to take advantage of the features in the Microsoft Office 2007 new user interface. •Bundle in the Microsoft Office 2007 180-Day trial software to ensure that your students have access to Office 2007 on their personal computers! Click on the supplements link to see more information. Table Of Content:- Windows Vista  1. Introduction to Windows Vista  Word 2007  1. Creating and Editing a Word Document  Excel 2007  1. Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart  Access 2007  1. Creating and Using a Database  PowerPoint 2007  1. Creating and Editing a Presentation  Appendices  A: Project Planning Guidelines  B: Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007  C: Microsoft Office 2007 Help  D: Publishing Office 2007 Web Pages to a Web Server  E: Customizing Microsoft Office 2007  F: Steps for the Windows XP User  G: Microsoft Business Certification Program About the author:- Gary B. Shelly wrote and published his first computer education textbook in 1969. More than twenty million copies of Shelly Cashman Series' textbooks have been sold. Gary and a talented group of contributing authors have produced books on computer programming, computer concepts, and application software that are the leading textbooks in the computer technology market today. Gary has hosted the annual Shelly Cashman Institute, a week-long training event focusing on the latest topics in technology, for the past 34 years. Thomas J. Cashman received his education at California State University, Los Angeles. He established one of the first business data processing programs in the U.S. at Long Beach City College in California, where he taught and served as department head. In 1969, he began collaborating with now best-selling author, Gary Shelly. Misty E. Vermaat has more than 25 years of experience in the field of computer and information technology. Along with consulting in the field, she was an Associate Professor at Purdue University Calumet, teaching or developing Microsoft Office, computer concepts, database management, systems analysis and design, and programming courses. Since 1990, Misty has led the development of, written, and co-authored numerous textbooks for the Shelly Cashman Series, including many editions of Discovering Computers, Discovering Computers Fundamentals, and Microsoft Word books

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Pearson-NewBook- CMAT 2014 -Jaimin Shah

Quantitative Aptitude for the CMAT and Other MBA Entrance Examinations, 1/e
Author(s) : Jaimin Shah ISBN : 9788131794814 Imprint : Pearson Education ©Year : 2014 Release Date : 01/10/2013 Binding : Paperback List Price : INR 345.00 Language : English Description Quantitative Aptitude for the CMAT and other MBA Entrance Examinations is designed for candidates who are appearing for various management entrance examinations like CMAT, MAT, CAT, SNAP, IIFT, etc. The book covers all the major modules in quantitative aptitude. The concepts are explained in detail with alternative shortcut approaches given wherever possible. Besides thoroughly covering the quantitative aptitude section, this book also caters to questions pertaining to data interpretation and logical and analytical reasoning. Features • Well-structured coverage of  elementary logic, advanced reasoning and data interpretation • Ample number of practice questions arranged in increasing order of difficulty • Detailed explanations for practice questions • Each chapter having a unique collection of practice problems and shortcut or alternative methods     Contents Chapter 1 Number System Chapter 2 Arithmetic Chapter 3 Algebra Chapter 4 Geometry Chapter 5 Modern Mathematics Chapter 6 Data Interpretation Chapter 7 Reasoning     About the Author Jaimin Shah, a telecom engineer by profession, graduated from Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology (University of Mumbai). He started his teaching career about 5 years ago and is currently associated with CPLC, Mumbai. He has successfully trained more than 3000 students for various competitive examinations. UGC NET/SET Paper I—Teaching and Research Aptitude, 1/e Author(s) : K.V.S Madaan ISBN : 9789332519435 Imprint : Pearson Education ©Year : 2014 Release Date : 01/10/2013 Binding : Paperback List Price : INR 375.00 Language : English Description UGC NET/SET Paper I—Teaching and Research Aptitude is a perfect blend of theory and practice for aspirants appearing for the National Eligibility Test (NET)—an exam conducted by UGC for candidates who wish to qualify for admission in Ph.D research and/or teaching jobs at the university level in India. UGC NET exams consist of JRF and lectureship test for 93 subjects. This book covers Paper I which is compulsory for all aspirants. Based on the latest examination pattern, the book covers all the important topics such as teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reading comprehension, communication, mathematical reasoning, logical reasoning, data interpretation, ICT, people and environment, and higher education system (including governance, polity and administration).   Features • Provides updated facts, figures and diagrams • Previous years' papers with solutions • Ample number of chapter-end practice questions   Contents • Teaching Aptitude • Research Aptitude • Reading Comprehension • Communication • Reasoning (Including Mathematical) • Logical Reasoning • Data Analysis and Interpretation • Information and Communication Technology • People and Environment Interaction • Higher Education System: Governance, Polity, and Administration • UGC NET Paper 1 June 2009 • UGC NET Paper 1 December 2009 • UGC NET Paper 1 June 2010 • UGC NET Paper 1 December 2010 • UGC NET Paper 1 June 2011 • UGC NET Paper 1 December 2011 • UGC NET Paper 1 June 2012 • UGC NET Paper 1 December 2012 • UGC NET Paper 1 June 2013 • UGC NET Paper 1 Reconduct June 2013     About the Author K.V.S. Madaan works as the Head of Department, Management, MM University, Solan.  He has been associated with renowned institutes like Amity University, Noida, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Mohali and Centre for Management Training and Research, Mohali.  He has a teaching experience of more than 15 years and he has successfully trained many for UGC-NET and other competitive examinations

A complete book on Wireless Communications Systems

Title : Wireless Telecommunications Systems and Networks Author :Gary J. Mullett ISBN : 9788131520123 Price : 425.00 Pages : 668  Pub Month : October 2013 Imprint : Delmar Discipline :  Engineering & Computer  Science Subject :  EEE Sub-Subject : Wireless Telecommunication Edition :  Size : 241 x 181 mm Binding : Paperback                            Description:- Learn the fundamentals of the most popular forms of wireless telecommunications systems, as well as the emerging wireless technologies being used to extend the reach of the wired public or private data network. With comprehensive, broad-based coverage, Wireless Telecommunications Systems and Networks will provide a deeper understanding of the fundamental operations of wireless technologies used by professionals and technicians involved in a technical support segment of this field. Readers will also gain knowledge about other popular technologies in this and the next generation of wireless telecommunications systems and networks. Lastly, the text serves as a good reference for those who simply need to know more about the fundamentals of present-day wireless telecommunications systems. Features:- •Systems-level approach will benefit today’s technicians, who will evaluate system operations and possible reconfigurations of hardware/system functions more often than they perform repairs •Topics include both major cellular wireless technologies such as global system for mobile communications (GSM) and code division multiple access (CDMA), 3G cellular, as well as the technical aspects of the air interface •Comprehensive coverage of all IEEE standards-based wireless network technologies, such as Bluetooth, local area networks (LANs), personal area networks (PANs), and metropolitan area networks (MANs) •Useful learning aids, such as acronyms, abbreviations, and glossary give readers a quick reference for basic terms Table Of Content:- Introduction to Wireless Telecommunication Systems  and Networks. Evolution and Deployment of Cellular  Telephone Systems. Common Cellular System  Components.Wireless Network Architecture and  Operation. GSM and TDMA Technology. CDMA  Technology. Cellular Wireless Data Networks - 2.5  and 3G Systems.Wireless Modulation Techniques  and Hardware.Wireless LANs / IEEE 802.11x.Wireless  PANs / IEEE 802.15x. Broadband Wireless  MANs / IEEE 802.16x. Broadband Satellite and  Microwave Systems. Emerging Wireless Technologies About the author:- Gary Mullett is a long time faculty member at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts. For the past decade he has been actively involved in the field of telecommunications as a consultant and Co-Director of the National Science Foundation, Advanced Technology Education, National Center for Telecommunications Technologies located at Springfield Technical Community College. He has been a principle figure in the implementation of the Verizon NextStep Program.

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Leadership: Personal Effectiveness And Team Building
Ranjana Mittal is a reputed corporate trainer, passionate academician and
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Capitalism at the Crossroads: Next Generation Business Strategies
for a Post-Crisis World, 3/e
Stuart L. Hart currently the Samuel C. Johnson Chair in Sustainable Global
Enterprise and Professor of Management at Cornell’s Johnson Graduate
School of Management.
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on the underserved); and Enterprising Health (a similar US based project).